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Disney to acquire remaining stake in Hulu for expected $8.6 billion

Headline from KVIA El Paso

(CNN) — Disney will acquire Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu for an expected $8.61 billion, the company said Wednesday, in a deal that will put the streaming service entirely inside the Magic Kingdom when the transaction closes later this year.

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  1. Avclub

    Disney's spending $8.6 billion to finally buy all of Hulu (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    After years of sharing custody of Hulu with NBCUniversal, Disney is finally ready to own two fully functioning streaming services

  2. CNN

    Disney to acquire remaining stake in Hulu for $8.6 billion (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Disney said Wednesday that it will acquire Comcast’s 33% stake in Hulu for $8.61 billion, making the streaming service wholly owned by the Magic Kingdom.

  3. CBS News

    Disney reaches $8.6 billion deal with Comcast to fully acquire Hulu (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The deal values Hulu at $27.5 billion in total, according to Disney, which said the transaction will be concluded by Dec. 1.

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    Disney to purchase remaining stake in Hulu from Comcast, company announces (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday that it will acquire the remaining stake in Hulu from Comcast.

  5. Forbes

    Disney Buying Comcast’s 33% Hulu Stake—Taking Total Ownership Of Streaming Service (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The company will pay more than $8 billion for Comcast’s portion of the streaming service.

  6. Wall Street Journal

    Disney to Pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal at Least $8.61 Billion for Its Stake in Hulu (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    Comcast exercised option to sell its minority stake in streaming service; complex negotiations over Hulu’s value are under way.

  7. Gizmodo

    Disney Will Soon Officially Own All of Hulu (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The Mouse House will reportedly buy out Comcast's 33% stake in Hulu for a cool $8.61 billion.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Disney to Buy Full Control of Hulu In Deal With Comcast (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Bob Iger-led company will have to pay at least $8.61 billion for the 33 percent stake in the streamer, with a deal expected to be closed in 2024.

  9. Bloomberg

    Disney to Pay Comcast at Least $8.61 Billion for Hulu Stake (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Walt Disney Co. said it plans to buy Comcast Corp.’s one-third of the Hulu streaming service, kicking off an appraisal process that will extend into next year.

  10. NBC New York

    Disney to buy remaining Hulu stake from Comcast in widely expected move (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Disney will now own all of Hulu after agreeing to buy the remaining one-third stake from Comcast’s NBCUniversal.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Disney says it expects to pay $8.6 billion for Comcast's Hulu stake (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Disney said it expects to pay $8.61 billion for its stake in the popular streaming service, which offers such acclaimed fare as "The Bear" and "Only Murders in the Building." But Comcast wants considerably more for its 33% of Hulu.

  12. Deadline

    Disney To Buy Out Comcast Stake In Hulu For $8.6B (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Disney is going all in for Hulu. One day after the Mouse House and Comcast co-owned streamer went on the market, Disney is buying the remaining 33% stake in Hulu for $8.61 billion. While there will…

  13. Adweek

    Disney Set to Purchase Comcast's Remaining Hulu Stake (opens Adweek)

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    Adweek's feed description

    The company is expected to pay NBCU approximately $8.61 billion.

  14. Variety

    Disney Expects to Pay Comcast $8.6 Billion to Buy Out Hulu Stake (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Disney said it expects to pay $8.61 billion to Comcast to acquire the cable operator's 33% stake in Hulu.

  15. New York Post

    Disney taking full control of Hulu by acquiring Comcast’s stake for $8.6B (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Under the terms of the arrangement, Disney expects it will pay Comcast’s NBC Universal about $8.61 billion by Dec. 1.

  16. KVIA El Paso

    Disney to acquire remaining stake in Hulu for expected $8.6 billion (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    (CNN) — Disney will acquire Comcast’s one-third stake in Hulu for an expected $8.61 billion, the company said Wednesday, in a deal that will put the streaming service entirely inside the Magic Kingdom when the transaction closes later this year.

  17. The Oregonian

    Disney buys out partner Comcast to claim full control of Hulu (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Disney offered no comment beyond saying the acquisition will “further Disney’s streaming objectives.”

  18. Investor's Business Daily

    Disney Stock Rises On Plan To Buy Remaining Hulu Stake For $8.61 Billion. ESPN BET To Go Live (opens Investor's Business Daily)

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    Investor's Business Daily's feed description

    Disney stock climbs Thursday. The Dow giant plans to buy the remaining Hulu stake for $8.61 billion, reveals date for ESPN Bet sportsbook launch.

  19. KESQ Palm Springs

    Disney announces deal to buy remainder of Hulu for estimated $8.6 Billion (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. announced today it has reached a deal to acquire Comcast Corp.'s remaining 33% stake in the Hulu streaming service for an anticipated $8.61 billion. The exact purchase price could vary pending the outcome of a value assessment of Hulu, and if the value is determined…

  20. FOX Business

    Disney to buy remaining third of Hulu from Comcast (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Walt Disney on Wednesday began its formal acquisition of Comcast's one-third stake in Hulu, which would result in Disney's full ownership of the streaming service.

  21. WTOP Washington DC

    Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Walt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service. Disney has run Hulu since 2019…

  22. Digital Trends

    Disney will soon own 100% of streaming service Hulu (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    Disney will buy Comcast's 33% stake in streaming service Hulu. The deal is expected to be worth over $8 billion.

  23. Foxla

    Disney to buy the rest of Hulu for $8.6B (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.

  24. Digital Journal

    Disney to complete takeover of Hulu with $8.6 bn deal (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced it will buy Comcast's $8.6 billion stake in Hulu, completing its takeover of the streaming service. The

  25. Deseret News

    Disney’s plans to buy out Comcast’s Hulu stake will cost at least $8.6 billion, but likely much more (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Disney is set to grab up Comcast’s one-third stake in the streamer but the valuation process could be tricky

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